Various options are provided as possible answers to the following questions - NSC Agricultural Technology - Question 1 - 2020 - Paper 1
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Various options are provided as possible answers to the following questions. Choose the answer and write only the letter (A–D) next to the question numbers (1.1.1 to... show full transcript
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1.1.1 Aluminium is preferred for the manufacturing of fizzy drink cans because it …
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C - is lightweight. Aluminium's lightweight property makes it an ideal choice for manufacturing fizzy drink cans.
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1.1.2 All workshops must be equipped with fire extinguishers:
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A - Occupational Health and Safety Act, 1993 (Act 85 of 1993). This act ensures that proper safety measures, including fire extinguishers, are implemented in workshops.
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1.1.3 Which ONE of the following is NOT an aim of standardising farm implements?
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C - Prevents one tractor company from forming a monopoly. Standardisation is aimed at improving usability and maintenance rather than monopolistic practices.
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1.1.4 The … type of power take-off (PTO) enables the operator to stop the forward movement of the tractor without stopping the PTO drive.
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C - live. A live PTO allows for the continued operation of the implement while the tractor can stop moving.
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1.1.5 Which ONE of the following is NOT allowed when using a tractor on the farm?
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B - Allow an extra passenger on the tractor. Safety regulations generally do not permit extra passengers on tractors.
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1.1.6 The noise of a backup generator can be reduced by …
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B - installing a muffler in the exhaust system. This effectively reduces noise emissions.
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1.1.7 The mechanism on a tractor that ensures that the plough works at a constant depth:
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A - Stabilising chains. They maintain the consistent depth of the ploughing process.
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1.1.8 A locked differential provides equal … to each of the two wheels on an axle.
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C - torque. This ensures both wheels receive the same amount of torque for better traction.
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1.1.9 A … is a positive mechanical connection between different rotating shafts which allows the shafts to work at different angles.
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C - universal joint. It is designed to allow the transfer of power between misaligned shafts.
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1.1.10 Evenly distributes the outflow from the septic tank to the drainage field:
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A - Distribution box. This component plays a crucial role in managing septic system outflow.
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1.2.1 Change the UNDERLINED word to make it TRUE.
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Manganese - Nickel changes the band structure of stainless steel.
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1.2.2 Change the UNDERLINED word to make it TRUE.
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Copper - Bronze is an alloy consisting primarily of copper.
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1.2.3 Change the UNDERLINED word to make it TRUE.
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Insulators - Bolts secure wires to electric fence posts.
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1.2.4 Change the UNDERLINED word to make it TRUE.
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Zinc - Galvanised steel contains a zinc coating.
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1.2.5 Change the UNDERLINED word to make it TRUE.
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Spot/Arc/Mig/TIG welding - The gas welding machine is used by robots for various welding techniques.
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1.3.1 Choose a word from COLUMN B.
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D - brake fluid. It separates the ground material from the air in a hammer mill.
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1.3.2 Choose a word from COLUMN B.
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F - fan. It separates the chaff and the maize kernels in the combine harvester.
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1.3.3 Choose a word from COLUMN B.
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E - grease nipple. It allows for the manual lubricating of moving parts on implements.
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1.3.4 Choose a word from COLUMN B.
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G - hydraulic fluid. A high-viscosity fluid used in the hydraulic system of a tractor.
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1.3.5 Choose a word from COLUMN B.
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B - safety roll bar. It protects the tractor operator from sustaining serious injuries in case of a tractor roll over.